Partly granted
The veteran's request for a higher rating for chronic lumbar strain was denied, but the issue of total disability due to service-connected disabilities was remanded for further review.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's range of motion and lack of evidence for a higher rating during the specified period.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbar strain, right leg below knee amputation, facial scar, cervical degenerative disc disease, right leg scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25002549
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